Senior Automation Technician – HVAC Controls & Systems

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. seeks an Automation Technician III to inspect, test, and repair automation devices and systems, including electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic components.

The role involves diagnosing failures and performing preventative maintenance, plus coaching other technicians. The ideal candidate brings extensive automation experience, familiarity with HVAC control systems, and the ability to communicate with customers at senior levels.

Qualifications

• Eight years of direct automation experience with control systems and programming.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field experience.
• Working knowledge of at least three HVAC controls systems (Delta, JCI or Andover).
• Ability to interface with customers at a supervisory and management level.
• Engineering skills include electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics and programming.

Responsibilities

• Understand the design and intent of mechanical equipment and systems (Chiller, Boiler, AHU’s, pumping, energy solutions).
• Analyze systems and develop scope of work for controls implementation.
• Monitor, identify and diagnose potential problems using computer workstations and on-site observations.

Skills

Automation experience

HVAC controls knowledge

Customer interfacing

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Delta HVAC

Johnson Controls (JCI)

Andover

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. seeks an Automation Technician III to inspect, test, and repair automation devices and systems, including electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic components.

The role involves diagnosing failures and performing preventative maintenance, plus coaching other technicians. The ideal candidate brings extensive automation experience, familiarity with HVAC control systems, and the ability to communicate with customers at senior levels.